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smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,520

smart fortwo Passion   
Difference: $17,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelfortwoGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPassionGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $14,690 $35,070 $39,785
Navigation system 1,290    
Cruise control 280    
Comfort Package 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 250    
Tachometer 120    
Interior ambient lighting 190    
Navigation system 0    
Cruise control 0    
Comfort Package 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0    
Tachometer 0    
Interior ambient lighting 0    
Options (change) 3,080 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 750 850 850
Total Price $18,520 $35,920 $40,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: smart fortwo Passion
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92
Model Year201120182018
ModelfortwoGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPassionGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine70hp I3220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionS5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/60-15225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$18,520$35,920$40,635
Adjustments for Features0-8,080-9,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,520$27,840$31,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,640

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120182018
ModelfortwoGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPassionGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automated manual$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Rear-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large $1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,060$10,140$11,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,080$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,764-192

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112018
ModelfortwoGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase73.5 in103.8 in
Length106.1 in167.6 in
Width61.4 in70.8 in
Height60.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight1,809 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room48.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room45.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.053.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
smart fortwo Passion

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Power steering (optional)525Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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